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12 MPs Suspended For Creating 'Disturbance': Winter Parliament Session
A total of 12 Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended for the rest of the Winter Parliament Session, on November 29. The suspended MPs are from Congress, Shiv Sena, CPI(M), CPI and AITC. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu suspended the MPs for creating ruckus and "disturbing" the proceedings of the Winter Parliament Session. Reportedly, they will be suspended until December 23, the last day of the Parliament session.
Tags: MPs, Winter Parliament Session, TMC, Congress, Vice President
Courtesy: United News Of India
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Indian Govt Launches National Helpline, Portal Services For Senior Citizens
On the occasion of International Day for Old People, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu unveiled a national helpline and an online portal to help senior citizens across India in New Delhi on October 1. The helpline number 14567, will be active for 12 hours a day to resolve the citizens' grievances. The portal, Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (SACRED), will provide them suitable jobs to live self-reliant life.
Tags: senior citizens, National Helpline, Portal, Vice President, Vigyan Bhawan
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Twitter's 'Blue Badge' Removed From Vice Prez Venkaiah Naidu's Account
Micro-blogging platform Twitter has removed the 'blue badge' from the personal Twitter account of Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu. Reportedly, the badge, showing the authenticity and prominence of a person, has been removed for being inactive over six months. However, the official handle of the Vice-President of India post still holds the blue badge. Notably, Twitter's blue badge certifies that the account has been verified and belongs to a… read-more
Tags: M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President, Blue Badge, Twitter
Courtesy: India Today
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Kamala Harris To Become First US VP With Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds
As Joe Biden's administration reaches 100 days in office on April 30, Kamala Harris is set to become the first US Vice President to be featured at New York's Madame Tussauds Museum. Reportedly, the wax statue is under works and will be completed with decorations of gold and pearl jewellery. Besides, President Biden's statue is also under construction that would be exhibited wearing replica of his inauguration ceremony suit.
Tags: US, Vice President, Kamala Harris, Madame Tussauds, Joe BIden
Courtesy: CNN
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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Shuts Down Unsolicited Advice Regarding Jammu & Kashmir
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu while addressing the third and fourth convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) - Jammu, on April 9, said that advice from other countries is not necessary to solve internal matters especially the J&K issue. Although he did not name any countries in his speech, Naidu said that outside interference is not appreciated and that the UT is an important part of the country.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Vice President, convocation, Union Territory
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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TMC Pacifies Shatabdi Roy; Offers Her Key Post In Party's State Unit
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) named its three-times MP Shatabdi Roy as vice-president of West Bengal unit on January 17. Reportedly, the actor-turned-politician called a truce with TMC, following a rift. After the announcements, the Birbhum MP ended all speculations of defecting to BJP. Earlier, she wrote a Facebook post mentioning of taking future ‘decisions’ which fidgeted TMC leadership. However, she was pacified by TMC spokesperson Kunal… read-more
Tags: TMC, shatabdi roy, BJP, Vice President
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Vice President Appeals To Withdraw Gender Bias From STEM related Professions
India's Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu on January 5 has appealed for equalizing racial difference in STEM-related jobs i.e. in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths-related professions. He stated that India creates the world's highest numbers of STEM graduates women i.e. 40%, but the employment rate is quite poor at 14% which requires improvement. "Due to the government's effort, the number of girl students at the IIT rose from 8% in… read-more
Tags: Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu, STEM, IIT
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Joe Biden - A Man With Ups And Downs, Fame And Controversies!
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr, popularly-known as Joe Biden, is now confirmed as 46th and the oldest President-elect of the United States. Born on November 20, 1942 in Pennsylvania, Biden is a law graduate from New York's Syracuse University. He was in his third grade when he moved to Delaware, the same place where he has served as a senator for 36 years. Just a few weeks after getting elected as Senator, Biden lost his first wife and daughter in… read-more
Tags: Joe BIden, Democrate, Barack Obama, United States Of America, Sexual Allegations, Vice President
Courtesy: Brifly Exclusive
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US: COVID-19 Takes the Main Stage at Vice-presidential Debate
The US Vice-presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence took place at Utah on October 7. Democratic candidate Harris criticized the Trump government for failing to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and hiding information from people. She added that people had sacrificed too much, owing to "incompetence of the administration". The Republican candidate Pence asserted that Trump's first priority was health of Americans and through his… read-more
Tags: Presidential Election 2020, US President, Vice President, Mike Pence, Kamala Harris, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Afghanistan: Vice President Saleh's Convoy Bombed, Escapes with Injuries
Afghanistan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has become a victim of a roadside bomb blast, on September 9, in Kabul. The vice president escaped with minor burns in his face and hands. Over 10 civilians were killed and more than 15 individuals were severely injured in the blast. It is suspected that the blast came as a result of the first formal talks between Afghan Government and Taliban. However, Taliban has denied involvement in the bomb blast… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, bomb blast, Vice President
Courtesy: BBC News
